Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

06/20/2026

How lucky are we to be home to 24-time National Champions, the Rock Aqua Jays Water Ski Show Team? This Travel Wisconsin blog showcases water ski shows around the state that add to Wisconin's title as the 'Show Ski Capital of the World'!

Catch high-flying action, flashy costumes, and tricks that are sure to impress at Wisconsin's many water ski shows! You're bound to find one nearby.

06/19/2026

We've got an extra special bonus video for you this week that's all about Hedberg Public Library's Book Fest happening now-June 27! Along with tons of events at the library, the community has joined in the fun by hosting book swaps, book signings, and even an author fair at the Janesville Farmers Market, Inc.

📍Hedberg Public Library
www.janesvillecvb.com/events

06/19/2026

It's a busy Father's Day weekend with lots of events like Movie in the Park: How to Train Your Dragon (June 19), Mercury Open Water Ski Show Tournament (June 20), and the Swing & Wings Vintage Hangar Dance at Brodhead's Kelch Aviation Museum (June 20)!

📍Hedberg Public Library
www.janesvillecvb.com/events

06/18/2026

You don't need to travel far or overspend for summertime fun! Check out our post below for inspiration on free events & attractions for all ages from splash pads to playgrounds. ☀️

📷 Featured Photo: O the Places We Go You don’t need to travel far or overspend for summertime fun! Keep reading for inspiration on FREE events and attractions for all ages. Joan and John Evan…

06/17/2026

Celebrate dad with these events happening on Father's Day weekend!

💙 June 19 | Jurassic Glow Jam Father's Day Party at Kidtopia Indoor Playground: music & dancing in the black light bounce house room.

💙 Janesville Morning Rotary Club Pie Ride: bicycling event with pie at the finishline, happening the same time as the Janesville Farmers Market,.

💙 June 20-21 | Fly-in or Drive-in Pancake Breakfast at Bessie's Diner: all-you-can-eat breakfast, display planes, and more.

💙 June 21 | Stars and Cars: car show, ice cream social, and food trucks at Rock County Historical Society.

www.janesvillecvb.com/events

06/16/2026

Start your Independence Day celebrations with Rock Aqua Jays Water Ski Show Team on June 26 & 27 at Star Spangled Saturday!

Kick off the weekend with live music by End Fight Scene on Friday night. The next day, Traxler Park will be jam-packed with carnival rides, food trucks, live music by That 90s Band, a Rock Aqua Jays water ski show, and fireworks at dusk!

And completely new this year: Great Lakes Watercross jet ski racing on June 27 & 28!

www.janesvillecvb.com/events/details/37571/Star%5FSpangled%5FSaturday

📸 Kim Hoholek Photography

06/15/2026

We're looking for local families with teens & adults to participate in a photoshoot this Thursday, June 18!

Planned activities include:
🌳 Disc golf at Riverside Park (morning)
🎣 Fishing at Traxler Park (afternoon)
🛶 Kayaking or paddleboarding at Lions Beach (evening)

If possible, participants should bring their own equipment. Interested in one or all of the activities? Reach out to our Marketing Director, Alena, for specific times and details at [email protected].

📸 Kim Hoholek Photography

06/15/2026

Seven days and seven events happening in the Janesville area!

• Monday, June 15 | Yoga on the Square - a FREE outdoor yoga class happening downtown in Town Square.

• Tuesday, June 16 | Once Upon a Garden - a monthly children's program with nature-based activities at Rotary Botanical Gardens.

• Wednesday, June 17 | Premier Giving Foundation, Inc. Bags Tournament - bean bags tournament with silent auction, raffles, and a food truck.

• Thursday, June 18 | Bridal Open House - venue tours, local vendors, and giveaways at The Venue.

• Friday, June 19 | Hedberg Public Library Book Fest - a week-long celebration of books and writing with workshops, author fairs, book signings, and more on June 19-27.

• Saturday, June 20 | Fly-in or Drive-in Pancake Breakfast at Bessie's Diner - all-you-can-eat breakfast, plane displays, family activities and more at this fly-in or drive-in Father's Day weekend event on June 20 & 21.

• Sunday, June 21 | Stars and Cars - a celebration at Rock County Historical Society and Lincoln-Tallman House of automotive history and community with a car show, ice cream social, exhibits, and more.

Want to learn about these events and more?
➡️ Visit our events calendar: www.janesvillecvb.com/events
📸 Bessie's Diner & Full Spectrum Photography

06/13/2026

Choose from a variety of beautiful routes including a family fun route, 20K, 50K, and 100K for the Janesville Morning Rotary Club Pie Ride on Saturday, June 20! And for an extra sweet bonus, each participant will get a delicious pie at the finish line.

Each route begins at Town Square, so come downtown to cheer on participants and enjoy the Janesville Farmers Market, Inc happening from 8 AM to 1 PM!

www.janesvillecvb.com/events/details/39440/Janesville%5FMorning%5FRotary%2Ds%5F26th%5FAnnual%5FPie%5FRide

06/11/2026

This summer, communities across Rock County are celebrating America's 250th birthday with everything from classic cars and community picnics to fireworks and airshows. 🇺🇸

A few events to add to your calendar:
⭐ June 21 | Stars & Cars: car show, ice cream social, and food trucks at Rock County Historical Society and Lincoln-Tallman House

⭐ June 26 & 27 | Star Spangled Saturday: Rock Aqua Jays Water Ski Show Team festival with fireworks, carnival rides, live music, water ski show, pontoon rides, and jet ski racing

⭐ July 1–4 | Milton 4th of July Festival: a parade, carnival rides, Rhythm & Booms fireworks show, live music, and so much more

⭐ August 1 & 2 | Tallman Arts Festival: Wisconsin's oldest art fair with pottery, jewelry, paintings, and more

⭐ August 13 | Edgerton History Hop Bus Tour: a guided bus tour of Edgerton's historic sites and stories

⭐ August 28–30 | Pistons & Props Airshow: full airshow, hot air balloons, car show, Veteran's Night, and so much more

These are just a handful of the events planned throughout Rock County as part of the America 250 celebration in communities like Janesville, Milton, Beloit, Edgerton, Evansville, Brodhead, and more. Find the full calendar of events at 250rcwi.com.